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Shining a Spotlight on Green Building Leadership in the Asia Pacific Region
Wed, 5th Mar 2014The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched the inaugural Asia Pacific Regional Network Leadership Awards in Green Building.
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Global Project to Boost Business Case for Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Buildings
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014A major global project which will help to define the health and productivity benefits of green office buildings is being formally launched today by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
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GBCSA Sees 50 Green Star SA Certified Buildings in South Africa
Sun, 2nd Mar 2014After just six years, the Green Building Council South Africa has certified its 50th building. From humble beginnings, the journey of the council has seen some exceptional growth, and the groundswell of green building in South Africa is exciting to witness. The GBCSA has, together with its many partners and members, activated and supported the commercial property sector towards a greener future.
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100 Green Building Icons in New Zealand
Thu, 27th Feb 2014The World Green Building Council today congratulated New Zealand on attaining its 100th Green Star rating.
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2030: Europe Regional Network Outlines Need for Investment Certainty
Tue, 25th Feb 2014The Europe Regional Network of WorldGBC has today written to Energy and Environment Ministers outlining the need for a coherent set of legally binding targets within the EU's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework.
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Latest Developments for WSB14 in Barcelona
Thu, 20th Feb 2014Join the GBC Espana for the World Sustainable Building Conference (WSB14) in Barcelona from 28 to 30 October 2014.
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RuGBC's Contribution to the Sochi Games
Mon, 17th Feb 2014The Russian Green Building Council's efforts are contributing to a greener Winter Olympics in Sochi. Read the full article for more.
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New Report Finds Worker Wellbeing a Key Driver for Sustainability
Tue, 4th Feb 2014"Employees’ health, comfort and wellbeing, and their potential positive impacts on productivity, have been identified as the prime reasons why businesses in the Netherlands want to be based in sustainable office space."
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Dutch GBC Appoints New Managing Director
Thu, 30th Jan 2014The Dutch Green Building Council has appointed a new managing director. As of 1 February 2014, Annemarie van Doorn will succeed current managing director Stefan van Uffelen.
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Proposals Now Open for Greenbuild International (Europe and the Mediterranean)
Fri, 17th Jan 2014Proposals for presenters and topics are now being accepted for the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo for Europe and the Mediterranean, 8 to 10 October 2014 in Verona, Italy.
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Latvia SBC Releases Sustainable Building Catalogue
Tue, 14th Jan 2014The Latvian Sustainable Building Council has released a catalog of sustainable buildings in the country. The publication showcases entries for the Latvian SBC's competition, "Most Sustainable Building and Project in Latvia 2013."
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Civil Engineering Magazine Features Govt Leadership Awards
Thu, 12th Dec 2013Visit Civil Engineering magazine to read this great article about our recent Government Leadership Awards. With in depth information about the winners, the article is well worth reading.
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